Officials say the homeowner walked in to find Russ inside his home on Pike Street Monday afternoon. Russ then allegedly hit the homeowner with a frying pan several times and ran off with an undisclosed amount of money. The homeowner suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

Russ was tracked down Tuesday night after police received a tip from the public.

Police say Russ has a criminal history, including burglary and possession of a firearm by a felon. He's currently being held without bail at the Kennebec County Jail.